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Cary Cinema 6 Two Channel DAC/PRE Performance?
I own a cinema 6 pre and use a sony 999es DVD player so I hope this helps a little. The Cary seems to be a fine value in stereo mode with no up-sampling but the 2xf button softens the sound and lowers the output by about 3db so direct comparisons ... 
Montana Speakers? Have they fizzled out?
I read the question with intrest "Montana Loudspeakers? Have they fizzled out". Well as far as I know, PBN Audio (the manufacturer of Montana Loudspeakers) has grown by leaps and bounds over the past 10 years. Distrbution in 5 country's Various go... 
Round Two: Best Speakers for LOUD music and rock??
Hi Jeff,You might contact Peter at Montana Loudspeakers [email protected] I understand he has a new speaker in the 10K price range called the EPX. Rumor has it they play very loud, have awesome low bass down to 22hz and have a forgiving top end tha... 
Need help - system performance
Dear Steve, I would reccomend a used pair of M.I.T. 750 shotguns (around $500). Sorry to say this but your amps while very good are not capeable of the resolution your speakers can deliver, and the current they need. Try a large mosfet based stere... 
Opinion of Jeff Roland 5 Amp or 7 monos
I had a model five some time ago, It left an impression on me. The low bass was AWESOME! After a few years the input wires need to be repalaced (they can cause noise)but after serviced my amp was quiet and smooth. hard to beat unless you can aford... 
Please Help Solid State Amps ?
Be carful with Llano Designs as noise and warranty may be concerns. as for the Bel, Aragon, and Bat amps they are all good values. If you want to be happy long term I believe the Sierra Audio Denali is the new king of the amps. retail is $7500. bu...